Botany-Population Growth
NEET Botany Population Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12
A diagram shows a logistic growth curve with a sigmoidal shape. Which section of the curve represents the phase where the population growth rate is decreasing due to limited resources?
A
The initial lag phase
B
The exponential growth phase
C
The deceleration phase
D
The carrying capacity phase
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
In the logistic growth model, the deceleration phase occurs when the growth rate slows as the population size approaches the carrying capacity due to limited resources.
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